Does the constitution protect the right to education regardless of gender?

This map shows whether a country’s constitution protects girls from discrimination in education or ensures their right to education.

The right to education is considered to be protected for girls when the following are explicitly granted to both boys and girls or are granted in general and the constitution states that individuals enjoy rights on an equal basis regardless of gender: the right to education, the right to education at all levels, the right to compulsory education, the right to free education, and the prohibition of discrimination in education.

No, none means that the constitution does not explicitly protect the right to education for girls. This does not mean that the constitution denies this right, but that it does not explicitly include it for girls or all citizens.

General right to education, not gender specific means that the constitution guarantees citizens the right to education, but does not specifically protect girls’ right to education.

Aspirational for girls means that the constitution protects the right to education for girls but does not use language strong enough to be considered a guarantee. For example, constitutions in this category might state that the country aims to ensure girls have the right to education.

General right to education and broad protection from gender discrimination means that the constitution guarantees the right to education to citizens and provides general protection against discrimination based on gender, but does not specifically protect girls from discrimination in education.

Guaranteed for girls means that the constitution guarantees the right to education for girls or protects against gender discrimination in education in authoritative language. For example, constitutions in this category might guarantee protection against discrimination in education based on gender or make it the state’s responsibility to ensure this right for boys and girls.